Rob Alderman
Encyclopedia
Musician and Writer Rob Alderman was born April 13, 1974 in Gary, Indiana
. It has been stated that Alderman learned his trademark easy going, down to earth writing style while growing up among the corn fields and steel mill towns of northwest Indiana. In 1995 Alderman moved from Indiana to Tennessee to attend Lee University
.
Alderman is perhaps best known for his work in the breakthrough Americana band, "Bigger Than Dallas", which he formed in 2002, but in reality, Alderman had many fans prior to this because of his work in the Christian alternative rock band Typical Sloan. Typical Sloan was the beginning of life on the road for Alderman, and he toured with the band for several years as the primary singer and songwriter.
It was in 2002 that Alderman made his return to the music scene by forming Bigger Than Dallas. It was Bigger Than Dallas which afforded the world the opportunity to experience Alderman's beautiful, down to earth music. Taking his cue from writers like Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Tommy Chatfield and Matthew Sweet, Alderman penned beautiful songs about life, love, and loss. The band began touring and quickly grew a large following throughout the Southeastern United States. Critics loved the group, and Alderman's melancholy lyrics. "Austin", which was recorded on Bigger Than Dallas's 2005 full length record Cupid is A Dirty Liar, is considered by many to be definitive of the Alt-Country genre. Sadly, the band broke up soon after the release.
In addition to the music that he made, Alderman is also well known for his quirky, thought-provoking articles, written for a variety of magazines, newspapers and online publications. Writing on subjects such as faith, pop-culture, and politics, Alderman has found a broad, loyal readership. He has been a contributing writer for Night Times Magazine (now Night Times online), The News Underground, Relevant Magazine and many others. His weekly musings are read on average by 5,000 or more readers and can be found online at http://www.robalderman.net www.robalderman.net
With Bigger Than Dallas:
Solo:
Musical Playing, Producing and Writing Credits:
Gary, Indiana
Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The city is in the southeastern portion of the Chicago metropolitan area and is 25 miles from downtown Chicago. The population is 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the seventh-largest city in the state. It borders Lake Michigan and is known...
. It has been stated that Alderman learned his trademark easy going, down to earth writing style while growing up among the corn fields and steel mill towns of northwest Indiana. In 1995 Alderman moved from Indiana to Tennessee to attend Lee University
Lee University
Lee University is an American accredited, private, four-year liberal arts college located in Cleveland, Tennessee, United States. It is historically affiliated with the Church of God, a Pentecostal denomination, and was the denomination's Bible Training School from 1918 until 1947, when the name...
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Alderman is perhaps best known for his work in the breakthrough Americana band, "Bigger Than Dallas", which he formed in 2002, but in reality, Alderman had many fans prior to this because of his work in the Christian alternative rock band Typical Sloan. Typical Sloan was the beginning of life on the road for Alderman, and he toured with the band for several years as the primary singer and songwriter.
It was in 2002 that Alderman made his return to the music scene by forming Bigger Than Dallas. It was Bigger Than Dallas which afforded the world the opportunity to experience Alderman's beautiful, down to earth music. Taking his cue from writers like Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Tommy Chatfield and Matthew Sweet, Alderman penned beautiful songs about life, love, and loss. The band began touring and quickly grew a large following throughout the Southeastern United States. Critics loved the group, and Alderman's melancholy lyrics. "Austin", which was recorded on Bigger Than Dallas's 2005 full length record Cupid is A Dirty Liar, is considered by many to be definitive of the Alt-Country genre. Sadly, the band broke up soon after the release.
In addition to the music that he made, Alderman is also well known for his quirky, thought-provoking articles, written for a variety of magazines, newspapers and online publications. Writing on subjects such as faith, pop-culture, and politics, Alderman has found a broad, loyal readership. He has been a contributing writer for Night Times Magazine (now Night Times online), The News Underground, Relevant Magazine and many others. His weekly musings are read on average by 5,000 or more readers and can be found online at http://www.robalderman.net www.robalderman.net
Discography
With Typical Sloan:- D.L.F. - 1997
- Not Your Rockstar (ep) - 1999
With Bigger Than Dallas:
- Hard Floors and Thoughts of Sin and Grace (ep) -2002
- When the Blood and The Dust Settles - 2003
- Taking it All Off (ep) - 2004
- Cupid is A Dirty Liar - 2005
Solo:
- Rob Alderman, Live at Eddie's AtticEddie's AtticEddie's Attic is a music club in Decatur, Georgia. Founded in 1992 by Eddie Owen, it is a venue for both local musical talent and musicians of some acclaim who often got their start in the Atlanta area. Artists who developed their fanbase at Eddie's Attic include Shawn Mullins, Sugarland, Indigo...
(ep) - Smell the Glove - 2009
Musical Playing, Producing and Writing Credits:
- Graphic Reality
- Annie
- Sallie Ard
- Travis Cutshaw
- Lawson
- Suburban Boredom
- Rookie of the Year
- Far From Us
- Aaron Anastasi and Star 7
- Little Brother/One Hand Left
- Tammy Rochelle
- The Travelling Chatfields